KOTA BHARU, Dec 1 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has disconnected the power supply to 230 electrical substations in eight districts in Kelantan due to the floods, as of 6pm today.
The eight districts are Pasir Mas, Machang, Kota Bharu, Tanah Merah, Pasir Puteh, Tumpat, Bachok, and Kuala Krai.
In a Facebook post, TNB Careline said it did so for the safety of local users.
“A total of 129 electrical substations in Pasir Mas have been shut down, including in Prima Lubok Jong, Gelang Mas, Taman Lati, Meranti, Bendang Guchil, Repek, Serongga, and Mahligai.
“In Kota Bharu, the shutdown involves nine areas, including G-Orange, Taman Sri Kulim, Melor Entrepreneur Centre and Taman Jaza Tok Hakim; while 15 areas are affected in Machang, including Chekok, Tok Kaya, and Wakaf Indah,” it said.
Electrical substations in 27 areas in Tumpat are similarly affected, including Teluk Jering, Pisau Raut, and Bendang Ana; 22 areas in Bachok, including Kampung Banar and Bakong; 18 areas in Pasir Puteh including Taman Jelor, Taman Puspajaya, and Bukit Gedombak; four areas in Tanah Merah (Padang Kijang, Kampung Panjang, Kusial, and Chekok Ipoh); and six areas in Kuala Krai, including Taman Warisan, Sungai Tasang, and Laloh.
— Bernama
